CAA

or C.A.A.

abbreviation for

1. Civil Aeronautics Administration: a former agency of the U.S. government, reorganized into the FAA.

CAA

¹

abbreviation for

1. Civil Aviation Authority

caa

²

/ kɔː /

verb

1. a Scot word for call

caa

³

/ kɔː /

verb

1. to drive or propel
2. to knock
3. caa canny or ca' canny
   to proceed cautiously; go slow
4. caa the feet frae or ca' the feet frae
   to send (a person) sprawling

Example Sentences

Under the Conservative government, in June last year the Department for Transport set out plans to give the CAA "stronger enforcement powers", but no legislation on the issue was introduced to Parliament.

From BBC

A single flight from Los Angeles to Paris triggered the failure on Monday 28 August, the CAA report confirmed.

From BBC

More than 2,000 flights were cancelled on 28 and 29 August, causing "chaotic conditions" at overcrowded airports, the CAA reported.

From BBC

Willy Adames, 29, SS, CAA: The Dodgers were linked to Adames as a potential trade acquisition for two years, and unless they want to hand the position to Tommy Edman, the need remains.

From Los Angeles Times

Jack Flaherty, 29, SP, CAA: The first of three Dodgers free agents bolstered his market by posting his best numbers since 2019 in his walk year.

From Los Angeles Times